Eight James & Wells IP practitioners recognised by IP STARS in 2024

June 6, 2024

Eight James & Wells IP practitioners recognised by IP STARS in 2024

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Marketing and Business Development Executive

We are delighted to share that eight leading James & Wells practitioners have been recognised by IP STARS as Patent Stars and Trade Mark Stars in 2024 across our Australia and New Zealand offices. The following James & Wells practitioners were recognised as Patent Stars and Trade Mark Stars by IP STARS in 2024:

Australia

Janelle Borham – Patent Star 2024

Adam Luxton – Patent Star 2024

Nick Mountford – Patent Star 2024

New Zealand

Ian Finch – Patent and Trade Mark Star 2024

Mike Flint – Patent Star 2024

Jonathan Lucas – Patent Star 2024

Carrick Robinson – Trade Mark Star 2024

Tim Walden – Trade Mark Star 2024

IP STARS is the leading specialist guide for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners to deal with contentious and non-contentious intellectual property issues. Managing IP has been covering IP law and practice worldwide since 1990.

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